Business Aviation

Joby began flight testing its first conforming aircraft intended for FAA Type Inspection Authorization, a major step toward certification of its S4 eVTOL.

Editors are joined in Atlanta by vertical flight veteran Mike Hirschberg to discuss the highlights of this year's Verticon rotorcraft expo.

While Bombardier and Gulfstream have led business jet deliveries, the Falcon 10X may help revive Dassault’s market share.

The latest news in brief from the business aviation industry.

Airbus, Bell and Leonardo have recorded orders for 26 helicopters during this year’s Verticon rotorcraft exhibition in Atlanta.

Electric propulsion provider MagniX is preparing a power system for flight tests later this year in a modified Robinson Helicopter Corporation R66.

Daher is seeking a CEO to succeed Chairman and CEO Didier Kayat, who has planned to step down March 31, the group announced on March 10.

Safran’s Aneto engine has been selected to power new-build and refurbished Bell 214ST Super Transporter helicopters.

GE Aerospace has said it is moving into a new phase in its joint research with Airbus Helicopters into next-generation rotorcraft engines.

Bain Capital has closed its acquisition of FBO APP Jet Center from Ridgewood Infrastructure for an undisclosed price, the companies announced March 11.

A remote digital tower system installed at Bartow Executive Airport serves as a model for future digital tower operations in the U.S., says vendor Frequentis.

Dassault Aviation is counting on the Falcon 10X’s cabin dimensions and comfort features as decisive selling points for the company’s new flagship business jet.

Robinson Helicopter Company is betting that its new 10-seat R88 will push the company into a larger class of commercial missions.

Robinson Helicopter Company plans to equip future helicopters and much of its existing fleet with Crewchief Systems digital aircraft management software.

StandardAero has been selected by Robinson Helicopter Company as the preferred MRO provider for Rolls-Royce RR300 engines powering the Robinson R66 fleet.

EASA has extended its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin once again, advising airlines not to operate in the airspace of several countries in the Middle East.

The Dutch Council of State has overturned a flight cap imposed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, saying the government did not properly draft the decree.

Hybrid-electric aircraft developer Electra.aero held a familiarization meeting with the FAA earlier this month, marking another step toward Part 23 type certification of the company’s nine-seat EL9 ultra-STOL aircraft.

Korea Aerospace Industries has made its debut appearance at Verticon as it seeks new sales opportunities for its KUH-1 Surion utility helicopter.

MD Helicopters is close to finalizing a sale of the type certificate for the MD Explorer twin-engine light helicopter.

MD Helicopters has lifted the veil on a new variant of its famed 500 series of single-engine light helicopters.

This year’s air show season welcomes a light aircraft that beleaguered grunts first met at the Battle of the Bulge.

Congress and industry agree that ADS-B “In” is needed, but equipage requirements and operational scope remain open for discussion.

Major French rotorcraft manufacturer Helicopteres Guimbal is set to grow its product portfolio with the development of a five-seat turbine helicopter.

Haven Aviation Services Group in Amarillo, Texas, has opened a newly constructed, full-service FBO at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.